Indian composer AR Rahman has won two Grammy Awards at the prestigious US music ceremony in Los Angeles.
Rahman received awards for best film song and best soundtrack, both compositions for the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire.
Rahman won two Oscars, a Bafta and a Golden Globe last year for his soundtrack to the multi award-winning Slumdog Millionaire.
The composer is often called the Mozart of Madras, the city where he works.
Rahman won in the best compilation soundtrack for a motion picture. His Jai Ho song in the film also won in the best motion picture song.
"This is insane, god is great again," Rahman said as he accepted as he accepted his award.
Sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, guitarist Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and tabla player Zakir Hussain are the other Indian musicians who have won Grammy Awards.
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